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T&A

By Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com

Created: September 23, 2006

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Definition: A T&A refers to a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, common pediatric surgical procedures in which a child's enlarged tonsils and adenoids are removed.

Pronunciation: T and A
Also Known As: Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Alternate Spellings: T and A
Common Misspellings: Tonsilectomy and Adeniodectomy
Examples: My child had a T&A to remove her enlarged tonsils and adenoids.

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